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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.62, 2,456.43 and 663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.62, 2,456.43 and 663.06 is: 994.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.62 : 2,456.43 = 663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.62/2,456.43 = 663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.62x = 2,456.43 × 663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.62x = 1,628,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,760.48/1,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.59

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